North Branch Correctional Institution is located at 14100 McMullen Highway, S.W. in Cumberland, Maryland. Frank Bishop is the current Warden, and Jeffrey Nines is the Assistant Warden.

Open since 2003, North Branch Correctional Institution is a high-tech, maximum security prison operated by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. North Branch Correctional Institution can house approximately 1,460 adult males, and each inmate serves an average sentence of 10.5 years. This facility also houses all of the death row inmates in the state.

In 2016, all inmates were male and were between the age range of 18 and 84. Custody levels range from minimum to restrictive housing, with the majority of inmates at levels of “close” and “maximum.” Since security is high, there is extensive video surveillance. Cameras are located everywhere, which is an important part of keeping everyone in the facility safe: including staff, prisoners, and visitors.

Four units of 256 cells house the inmate population. Each cell is just over 60 square feet. There are both single and double cells in this prison.

Inmates can take adult basic education classes and earn a GED while serving time at North Branch Correctional Institution.

Every inmate housed at North Branch Correctional Institution has the opportunity to get the services they need. That way, upon release, the inmate can re-enter society.

When an inmate is housed at North Branch Correctional Institution, they will have access to various treatment options. Some of those treatment options include:

Substance Abuse Treatment

Mental Health Services

Life Skills Programs

Inmate Work Activities

Each program is designed to help the inmate and overall meet their individual treatment needs.

Inmates will also have access to different programs in place like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Inmates are able to earn their GED diplomas while at this prison. Religious services and Bible studies are available to each inmate.